Korean Court annulled the arrest warrant that kept Yoon Suk Yeol arrested and allowed it to be tried in freedom
The president removed from Yoon Suk Yeol, was released on Saturday (8) from a detention center in Seoul after the prosecutors chose not to appeal the decision annulled his arrest warrant. which remains away from its presidential activities, faces serious accusations of insurrection.
He expressed gratitude to the Central District Court for correcting what he considered an illegality. “First of all, I would like to thank the Central District Court for his courage and determination to correct the illegality,” the politician said in a statement.
The court responsible for the decision argued that there was “doubts about the legality” of the investigation process that led to Yoon’s arrest. Since January 15, the president was in custody, becoming the first South Korean leader to be arrested while still holding the position. This situation generated an intense debate on the legality of lawsuits against him.
According to South Korean news agency Yonhap and unofficial estimates, this Saturday, about 55,000 Yoon supporters held a rally in the capital of South Korea, while 32,500 people protested against him.
Yoon Suk Yeol’s release marks a significant moment in South Korean politics, where the tension between government and opposition continues to grow. The court’s decision may have important implications for the president’s political future, who still faces a challenging scenario while trying to resume his duties.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Posted by Victor Oliveira
